Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2024
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IF 10
Jia He,Wei Zhang,Yuyu Cui,Liang Cheng,Xu-Lin Chen,Xianwen Wang
Free radicals are secreted following skin damage and cause oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions that increase the difficulty of wound healing. In this study, copper-based nanozyme Cu 2 Se nanosheets (NSs) are synthesized by an anion-exchange strategy and apply to wounds with F127 hydrogels to investigate the healing effect of this nanozyme composite hydrogels on wounds. Cu 2 Se NSs have a large number of catalytically active centers, are simple to synthesize, require few reaction conditions and have a short synthesis cycle. In vitro experiments have shown that Cu 2 Se NSs possess superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity and nitrogen radical scavenging activity and promote angiogenesis and fibroblast migration. The doping of Cu 2 Se NSs into the F127 hydrogel does not have a significantly affect on the properties of the hydrogel. This hybridized hydrogel not only adapts to the irregular and complex morphology of acute wounds but also prolongs the duration of nanozyme action on the wound, thus promoting wound healing. Transcriptomic analysis further reveals the potential therapeutic mechanism of the Cu 2 Se/F127 hydrogel in promoting acute wound healing. Animal experiments have shown that the Cu 2 Se/F127 hydrogel has good biosafety. The Cu 2 Se/F127 hydrogel provides an innovative idea for the development of hydrogel dressings for the treatment of acute wounds.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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伤口愈合
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纳米技术
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生物化学
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AAPS PHARMSCITECH
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2022
·Vol. 23
·期 7
·1-13
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IF 4.026
Cao Xia,He Qing,Adu-Frimpong Michael,Shen Xinyi,Rong Wanjing,Li Xiaoxiao,Zhang Jian,Xia Xiaoli,Shi Feng,Ji Hao,Toreniyazov Elmurat,Wang Qilong,Yu Jiangnan,Xu Ximing
Pinocembrin (PCB) is 5,7-dihydroxyl flavanone and has multiple pharmacological activities, namely, anti-inflammation, anti-osteoporotic, and so on. However, low water solubility and bioavailability have hindered its application. Herein, we aimed to increase its bioavailability through preparation of F127/MPEG-PDLLA polymer micelles (PCB-M). We characterized the micelles through appropriate attributes such as analysis of particle size (PS), polydispersity (PDI), transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image, stability test, and evaluation of in vitro release of drug. After physical characterization, the respective PS, PDI, and entrapment efficiency (EE) of PCB-M were estimated to be 27.63 ± 0.17 nm, 0.055 ± 0.02, and 90.53 ± 0.01%. Fluorescence probe method was employed to measure critical micelle concentration (CMC) of PCB-M, we observed CMC was low, thereby suggesting that PCB-M had good stability. In vitro release analysis indicated that the rate of cumulative PCB release from PCB-M was greater than 90% in each medium compared with free PCB, which was less than 40%, thus pointing to a significantly improved solubility of PCB. In vivo pharmacokinetic results showed that oral biological availability of PCB-M increased 5.3 folds comparable to free PCB. The effects of PCB on osteoblasts and ALP activities were investigated; subsequently, zebrafish osteoporotic model was established with prednisolone to study the anti-osteoporotic effects of PCB and PCB-M. The results showed that PCB improved osteoporosis with PCB-M being more effective than free PCB. Finally, PCB-M can be used as a promising method to improve the solubility of PCB, while the bioavailability and anti-osteoporotic effect of PCB could be improved, thus laying a foundation for clinical use in the future. Graphical Abstract
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药学
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药理学
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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骨骼研究
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POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
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2022
·Vol. 62
·期 6
·1811-1822
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IF 2.573
Jian Chen,Chuang Zhou,Wei Cai,Fuxiang Huang,Chunyan Zhang,Liangliang Cao,Fancheng Meng
Ceramic/polymer nanocomposites have been extensively explored for dielectric capacitor application due to their high energy storage performance and ease of processing, flexibility, and low cost. However, improving compatibility between inorganic and organic materials is of great significance and has been a long-standing challenge. In this work, the polymer surfactant Pluronic™ F127 was employed to perform surface modification of BaTiO 3 through a facile solution process. The compatibility between BaTiO 3 nanoparticles and P (VDF-HFP) can be remarkably strengthened by the affinity between F127 polymer chains and the organic matrix. Structural defects such as pores, cracks, and agglomeration of inorganic particles were obviously reduced, and interfacial polarization has been significantly enhanced. The discharged energy density U d and charge–discharge efficiency η reach up to 5.0 J/cm 3 and 58.1% under the breakdown strength of 3740 kV/cm for the nanocomposite containing 1 vol% BT@F127. These dielectric properties are clearly better than the nanocomposite using unmodified BT, as well as similar hybrids reported previously.
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材料科学
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电气工程
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2020
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IF 4.939
Zhongyu Qiu,Naibao Huang,Xiaowen Ge,Jiaping Xuan,Pei Wang
In order to reduce the cost of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, a metal-free N-doped carbon nanocage as ORR catalysts is prepared by using Polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide-polyethylene oxide (PEO-PPO-PEO) three-block copolymer (F127), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and Zn (OH) 2 as a carbon source, nitrogen source and the morphology retaining agent, respectively, via a self-template method. The structure and microstructure of the N-doped carbon nanocage are characterized via physical characterization methods such as X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy , scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy , Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electrochemical properties are evaluated in an O 2 -saturated alkaline solution. The obtained sample pyrolyzed at 800 °C with 10% content of PVP (C–N-800) presents nano-hollow carbon capsule with a diameter of 100 nm and shell thickness of 8 nm, and has the maximum surface area of 978 m 2 ·g −1 . In O 2 -saturated 0.1 M KOH solution, C–N-800's onset potential, limit current density, and half-wave potential, which are 0.87 V, 5.73 mA/cm 2 @0.45 V, and 0.77 V, respectively, are close to those of commercial 20% Pt/C catalysts. Meanwhile, its electrochemical performance only loss 11.75% after 5000 cycles, showing excellent ORR catalytic performance and stability. During self-assembly of F127, the added PVP participated into the process. Pyrolysis at 800 °C would result in the complete decomposition of F127 and PVP's lipophilic. So, the metal-free N-doped carbon nanocage was obtained and behaved excellent ORR catalytic activity and stability.
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电化学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2016
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IF 7.145
Youshen Wu,Jiajun Liu,Jingwen Ma,Yongchun Liu,Ya Wang,Daocheng Wu
A series of fluorescent nanothermometers (FTs) was prepared with Rhodamine dye-incorporated Pluronic F-127-melamine-formaldehyde composite polymer nanoparticles (R-F127-MF NPs). The highly soluble Rhodamine dye molecules were bound with Pluronic F127 micelles and subsequently incorporated in the cross-linked MF resin NPs during high-temperature cross-link treatment. The morphology and chemical structure of R-F127-MF NPs were characterized with dynamic light scattering, electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra. Fluorescence properties and thermoresponsivities were analyzed using fluorescence spectra. R-F127-MF NPs are found to be monodispersed, presenting a size range of 88–105 nm, and have bright fluorescence and high stability in severe treatments such as autoclave sterilization and lyophilization. By simultaneously incorporating Rhodamine B and Rhodamine 110 (as reference) dyes at a doping ratio of 1:400 in the NPs, ratiometric FTs with a high sensibility of 7.6%·°C–1 and a wide temperature sensing range from −20 to 110 °C were obtained. The FTs exhibit good stability in solutions with varied pH, ionic strengths, and viscosities and have similar working curves in both intracellular and extracellular environments. Cellular temperature variations in Hela cells during microwave exposure were successfully monitored using the FTs, indicating their considerable potential applications in the biomedical field.
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生物医学工程
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材料科学
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分子生物学
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Materials Today Chemistry
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2025
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IF 6.7
Meng Wu,Yucheng Zhou,Sichao Huang,Bixin Jiang,Peng Huang,Nan Liang,Laijun Xu
Preserving the vital pulp poses significant challenges in clinical pulp injury repair. Tricalcium silicate (C3S)-based cement has emerged as a successful pulp capping biomaterial. However, its efficacy in inducing pulp-dentin complex regeneration requires enhancement, and handling difficulties, poor anti-collapsible ability and inadequate self-setting performance remain significant obstacles, restricting its broader application in endodontics. In this study, a multifunctional SrCO 3 -doped C3S biocement (C3S-Sr/F127-nHA) reinforced by Pluronic® F127 thermoreversible hydrogel and nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) was developed to overcome the limitations of C3S-based cements. The thermoresponsive characteristic of F127 conferred the C3S pastes smart response behavior, allowing for optimal operability at room temperature and maintaining excellent anti-collapse properties at body temperature. C3S-Sr/F127-nHA exhibited an injectability rate of up to 93 %. nHA facilitated the hydration kinetics of C3S, resulting in reduced setting time and enhanced compressive strength. Furthermore, C3S-Sr/F127-nHA demonstrated excellent apatite mineralization ability, cytocompatibility, and potential for osteo/odontogenic induction. The inclusion of Sr 2+ ions and nHA promoted osteo/odontogenic differentiation of stem cells isolated from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED). In vivo findings indicated that C3S-Sr/F127-nHA could stimulate the formation of a homogeneous dentin bridge. Consequently, C3S-Sr/F127-nHA is a promising biocement for use in regenerative endodontics.
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牙科
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材料科学
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再生医学
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生物材料
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牙髓病学
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FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
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2020
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IF 4.679
Congyong Sun,Wenjing Li,Ping Ma,Yang Li,Yuan Zhu,Huiyun Zhang,Michael Adu-Frimpong,Wenwen Deng,Jiangnan Yu,Ximing Xu
Syringic acid (SA), a natural polyphenol found in fruits and vegetables, is claimed to show notable hepatoprotection . Nevertheless, low solubility and bioavailability hamper the application of SA. This study aimed to investigate the potential of TPGS/F127/F68 mixed polymeric micelles as a sustained and liver-targeting nanocarrier for SA. Herein, the prepared SA-loaded TPGS/F127/F68 mixed polymeric micelles (SA-TPGS-Ms) were spherically-shaped and homogeneously-distributed nanoparticles with high entrapment efficiency (94.67 ± 2.05%) and sustained release. Besides, in-vitro cell culture studies revealed that SA-TPGS-Ms substantially promoted cellular uptake with excellent biocompatibility . After oral administration, SA-TPGS-Ms demonstrated an increased bioavailability (2.3-fold) and delayed in-vivo elimination compared with the free SA. Furthermore, the alleviation of oxidative stress and amelioration of hepatic injury in CCl 4 -induced hepatotoxicity mice further demonstrated the excellent hepatoprotection of SA-TPGS-Ms. Collectively, SA-TPGS-Ms could be a promising nanocarrier for the utilization of SA in functional foods, with enhanced bioavailability and hepatoprotection.
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纳米技术
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肝病学
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Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
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2017
·Vol. 13
·期 12
·1631-1646
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IF 4.521
Wang Jiao,Liu Qiang,Yang Linnan,Xia Xiaofei,Zhu Rongrong,Chen Shengguang,Wang Mei,Cheng Liming,Wu Xianzheng,Wang Shilong
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and existing treatments cause severe side effects and great burdens. Thus, the development of safe, inexpensive therapeutic agents is necessary. Curcumin (Cur), a well-known natural product, exerts promising anti-cancer
activities against various cancer types. However, its therapeutic efficacy is severely restrained due to rapid degradation, poor aqueous solubility, and low bioavailability. The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of novel curcumin-loaded TPGS/F127/P123 mixed
polymeric micelles (Cur@NPT100) for cervical cancer treatment. The Cur@NPT100 exhibited an average size of approximately 19 nm, a zeta potential of around –4 mV, a drug loading of 8.18 ± 0.36%, and an encapsulation efficiency of 79.38 ± 4.65%. Unlike free Cur, Cur@NPT100
are readily dispersed in aqueous medium, showing enhanced stability and a sustained release profile over a 6-day period. In vitro cell culture experiments revealed that TPGS/F127/P123 mixed polymeric micelles (NPT100) based nanocarriers substantially promoted the selective cellular
uptake of Cur into HeLa cells rather than by non-cancerous NIH3T3 cells, inducing higher cytotoxicity and greater apoptosis and significantly increasing the percentage of cells arrested at the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. Additionally, the Cur@NPT100 facilitated more Cur accumulation in the
mitochondria and decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential. In addition, western blot assays demonstrated that Cur@NPT100 were more potent than free Cur at activating the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis pathway. In vivo results further confirmed that Cur@NPT100 exhibited a much higher
antitumor efficacy than free Cur and had excellent biocompatibility. In conclusion, Cur@NPT100 might be an effective therapeutic agent for cervical cancer.
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药学
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肿瘤学
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纳米技术
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药物递送系统
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Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2017
·Vol. 5
·期 22
·4121-4127
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IF 4.543
Hansen Yu,Yanan Wang,Haiyang Yang,Kang Peng,Xingyuan Zhang
Injectable self-healing hydrogels have found broad applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering and controlled 3D cell culture. Recently, cyclic disulfides were found to be useful in cross-linking and stabilizing liposomes by disulfide exchange polymerization, benefiting from the enhanced reactivity of the disulfide bonds. Herein, we report an injectable self-healing hydrogel constructed from cross-linked F127 with thermo and pH dual responsivity. The rapid sol–gel transition ability at body temperature allows it to be used as an injectable hydrogel. And the increased reactivity of the disulfides of cyclic dithiolane due to the ring tension makes the hydrogel self-heal under not only alkaline conditions but also neutral or even mildly acidic conditions.
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材料科学
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生物材料
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药物递送
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组织工程
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2022
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IF 7.968
Jinchao Chen,Chunmei Gao,Shuangquan Zhao,Shenghui Liu,Shifeng Ji,Yunqing Xing,Tianyang Wu,Jinjian Wu,Hongyu Chen,Peng Zou,Jiaonan Cai
In this work, the NH 2 -MIL-125/F127/PES membranes with superior ultrafiltration , anti-fouling and self-cleaning were constructed via the RTIPS method. Characterizations showed the successful fabrication of NH 2 -MIL-125 with good photocatalysis activities, together with its stable anchoring in PES membrane. The loss of NH 2 -MIL-125 was suppressed by hydrogen bond between F127 and NH 2 -MIL-125, where hydrophilic F127 significantly boosted permeability and anti-fouling property. The permeability-selectivity trade-off effect was alleviated by NH 2 -MIL-125 with a regular size window. It was observed that the membranes prepared by the RTIPS method occurred a spongy-like cross-section and a porous surface, which imparted the membrane with improved ultrafiltration and mechanical properties over the finger-like cross-section and dense skin caused by the NIPS method. The optimal membranes exhibited decent permeability (1511 L/m 2 h), BSA rejection rate (85.3%) and high COD removal rate over the commercial membranes, whose flux recovery rate was up to 76.91% after two cycles under light irradiation by the synergistic effect of F127 and NH 2 -MIL-125. The membrane fouled with RhB exhibited excellent regeneration properties benefiting from the holes (h + ) and superoxide free radicals ( • O 2 − ), as well as reactive •OH. Overall, the membrane with F127 and NH 2 -MIL-125 presented a highly promising in improving ultrafiltration and self-cleaning via the RTIPS method.
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材料科学
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环境工程
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化学工程
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纳米技术
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Polymers
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 3
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IF 4.9
Jizheng Song,Yu Hu,Shiyu Yang,Dexue Liu,Yiider Tseng,Lingjun Li
Hydrophobic modification alters the properties of Pluronic F127 to form micelles more efficiently and enhances its drug-loading capacity. However, selecting the appropriate hydrophobic group for modification is laborious. In this paper, we propose an efficient approach for predicting key parameters to select hydrophobic groups for F127 modification prior to synthesis, in order to improve the formability and stability of the micelles. The results of nuclear magnetic resonance and isothermal titration calorimetry were utilized to establish a function for predicting the hydrophile–lipophile balance, critical micelle concentration, and Gibbs free energy of the products based on the structure of raw material. These predicted values can assist us in selecting suitable hydrophobic groups for F127 modification. Subsequently, we successfully tested our method and validated our work using pharmaceutical evaluation methods, such as appearance observation, particle size measurement, drug loading determination, equilibrium binding rate assessment, storage stability testing, and the plotting of accumulation release curves. Therefore, we suggest that our work could provide a model linking the molecular structure to properties, with the purpose of pre-selecting modification products that have advantages in micelle preparation. This can facilitate the application of F127 in preparing nano-micelles.
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化学工程
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材料科学
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RSC Advances
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2018
·Vol. 8
·期 29
·15906-15914
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IF 2.936
Zhaokun Yan,Qingtang Wang,Xiaolong Liu,Jun Peng,Qin Li,Ming Wu,Jiumao Lin
Ursolic acid (UA) has shown great potential in cancer therapy but their efficacy is seriously compromised by poor water-solubility and limited cellular uptake. In this paper, cationic nanomicelles self-assembled from Pluronic F127 with the cationic polymer of C18-polyethylenimine (C18-PEI) as a functional component are fabricated as delivery vehicles of Chinese herbal medicine active components of ursolic acid (UA) for colorectal cancer treatment. The inhibition effects of this drug loaded cationic nanomicelles (named as FUP) on cell viability and cell colony formation were more significant than the free UA, due to their cationic surface which can increase UA uptake by colorectal cancer cells. Cell cycle analysis showed that this inhibition effect was mediated by a cell cycle arrest at the G1 checkpoint, and the cell death induced by these nanomicelles occurred via apoptosis, which was detected by annexin V antibody and propidium iodide staining. Further western blot analysis demonstrated the apoptosis mechanism was associated with the regulation of Fas/FasL and activation of caspase-8 and caspase-3. Therefore, our cationic nanomicelles can potentially be used to enhance the therapeutic effect of UA for colorectal cancer treatment.
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药学
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纳米技术
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肿瘤学
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中药
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